First Trimester Quiz

The first three months of pregnancy are filled with lots of firsts -- some not as great as others. So, whether you're green to the gills with morning sickness or basking in the glow of an impending birth announcement, enjoy! Take a pregnant pause and see how you score on your first trimester knowledge.

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Question 1 of 10

How long is a trimester?

Six weeks

Two months

Three months

A trimester is a three-month period of time; human pregnancies are comprised of three trimesters, or about 266 days.

Question 2 of 10

What is the one-celled organism formed when sperm and egg unite?

embryo

zygote

A fertilized egg becomes a one-celled organism called a zygote, which has 23 chromosomes from you and 23 chromosomes from your partner.

chupacabra

Question 3 of 10

Babies aren't just cute; they're smart. During which week of pregnancy does the brain begin to develop?

Week 10

Week 5

During the fifth week of pregnancy, a baby's brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs begin to form.

Week 2

Question 4 of 10

Morning sickness, a common term for the nausea that plagues pregnant women, subsides by what time of day?

Noon

Mid-morning

Hopefully by midnight

For many pregnant women, morning sickness is a misnomer because they feel nauseous through the day or night.

Question 5 of 10

Are heartburn and pregnancy related?

False

True

During pregnancy, it takes longer to digest your food so your baby can absorb more of the nutritents. This also means you're at increased risk for heartburn.

Question 6 of 10

You may be looking forward to tickling your newborn's toes in a few short months, but do you know when those toes start to grow?